This page offers a set of short beginner classical guitar lessons. Use this guide to get started on classical guitar the right way!
Welcome to the most beautiful instrument in the world! I am so glad you have found your way to the classical guitar because it can be a lifetime companion and a great way to find focus and beauty in this complex modern world.
For me, the classical guitar represents an exploration and an experimentation. It is one of the most expressive instruments to play and is physically very intimate with our hands and body.
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In the beginning stages, there might seem to be a lot of information and small mountains to climb, but I guarantee you that it’s worth it. Know that even the simplest sounding of a string is a technique that can be explored for decades and there is no finish line that we are striving for. Rather, you will get to enjoy little revelations on a regular basis whether it be with beginner technique or advanced repertoire and each revelation is as pleasurable as the next.
I will recommend to you the same two guitars I recommend to all of my students when they are first starting out: either the Yamaha C40 or the Cordoba C5. There is around a one- to two-hundred-dollar price difference between them, so if you want to get the best bang for your buck, go for the Yamaha, which can be found for approximately $150 USD. If you are willing to go to the $300 price range, I would recommend the Cordoba C5. I have no affiliation whatsoever with these companies; I recommend them because I know them and have had many students use them.
We are living in a “buyer’s market” for classical guitars and it really is quite phenomenal that we can get quality instruments at these price points. As you progress through the beginner stages you will most likely start searching for other instruments that provide a richer sound and more refined playability, but these two guitars will serve you well in the beginning stages.
Basic Classical Guitar Technique Overview
Should you buy one of these instruments on the internet? In general, I would say no. This is because, even though the instruments are quite consistent, there can be variations between each one even if they are the same make and model. My best recommendation would be to take someone along with you to a guitar store that can play guitar and have them try out several guitars of the same model. Even if you don’t play them yourself, you will probably be able to hear a difference between them and this will help your choice. If you can already play a little, make sure you try each one while observing the playability of the instrument.
When I say “playability” I am referring to how the instrument feels in the hands and how easy it is to play. Sometimes the fingerboard can feel rough, or the strings are too high on the guitar, or perhaps the tuning pegs get stuck. These are all elements that vary slightly between instruments.
If you do a bit of digging on the internet you will find advice on checking the “action, ” checking the straightness of the neck, making sure the frets are not poking out the side. The tricky part about this advice is that you are probably not able to check these things for yourself at the moment, so it can just add to the confusion. I find that, #1, taking a player along with you will most likely get around this issue and, #2, the instruments I recommended really are quite good and I would be surprised if important aspects like the string action or neck shape were severely out of whack.
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Lastly, and this always seems strange to me, if you have gone to a guitar store and picked an instrument, don’t accept the offer of the salesperson to grab another guitar from the storeroom! The idea that you get a “fresh” one all wrapped up defeats the purpose of choosing one in the first place (I always find it strange when this happens…).
We are even luckier with strings these days than we are with instruments! They are affordable and they are consistent. Just like the guitar, the strings will affect the sound you produce and experimenting with different strings can be a fun experience but not one I would recommend for beginners. So, when you are starting out I would recommend using D’Addario J45, which is normal tension, or D’Addario J46, which is high tension. The high tension strings will have a little more resistance on the fingers, so if you are just getting used to the sensation of playing and your fingertips hurt, go for the normal tension.
Why D’Addario? First and foremost they are affordable and high quality, secondly I know the people and the company and they contribute greatly to the musical community at large.
Beginner Classical Guitar Lessons
Classical guitar technique has the guitar neck raised upwards so the hand is able to do some finger acrobatics without stressing the wrist. In order to raise the angle of the neck we need to either raise our left leg up to support the guitar, or use any number of different guitar supports that raise the guitar without needing to raise your actual leg.
The footstool has been the method of choice for most of the the twentieth century. It is a simple device that can change height to accommodate your setup. The main issue with the footstool is that it requires you to have your left leg raised for sustained periods of time, which can stress muscles in your back. It is rather innocuous for short periods, but used everyday for several hours… it can cause problems.
Guitar supports have become increasingly popular because of their ergonomic benefits. There are cushions, A-frames, custom wood designs, discreet attachments, magnets, and suction cups. The common downfall among these supports is that they can be less stable than a footstool. Also, many of these devices use suction cups, which can either come unstuck or damage the finish of the guitar.
Cases, like many of the accessories are kind of fun because they can add a stamp of personality to your instrument. So, if you want to go crazy and get a colorful case that can withstand a jumbo jet rolling over it, go for it! For a slightly more practical approach…
If your guitar is going to live at home, and you don’t plan on traveling anywhere with it, you can get away with a simple soft case that has light padding on the inside.
If you are planning to take your instrument on public transport of any kind I would suggest getting a hard case. These can vary from simple plywood cases with three latches to sleek carbon fiber custom cases. Hiscox cases are more than sufficient for all needs and are readily available around the world. They are a bit bulky and cumbersome but do a good job on flights. The nice thing about classical guitar cases is that they can be used for different guitars. Unlike the infinite variety of electric guitars or even the various steel string guitars out there, classical guitars are fairly uniform in size and shape.
Is there a case out there that will survive the gauntlet of airport baggage? No. I have heard of guitars being destroyed in all types of cases, so you will just have to cross your fingers.
I have a variety of cases, as I have several guitars. Hiscox, Visesnut, an Eastman fiberglass case, and a no-name brand that is pretty flimsy.
This is easy. There are some great “clip-on” tuners out there that will make your life very easy. D’Addario makes them, Korg makes them, and there are a variety of other brands too. Another alternative is a simple iPhone app that you can use. Gotta love living in the 21st century!
The classical style uses a raised angle of the neck. This facilitates ease of access to the fingerboard and also allows the right hand to attack the string at an angle. As with everything there are wonderful examples of exceptions to this norm. Ricardo Gallen, Yamandu Costa, even Paco De Lucia had a variation that suited him.
I don’t like setting black-and-white rules, so I am open to variations that people come up with. I do, however, recommend that you start with the classical position and try it for at least six months before coming up with any necessary alternatives. It is stable, ergonomic, and time tested so I encourage you to use it from the outset.
Modern classical guitar technique uses a combination of nail and flesh to make sound with the right-hand digits. The nail surface is shaped and polished to give us a clear and versatile sound. The vast majority of players use their right-hand nails as part of their technique and I would recommend this too.
Sometimes, because of work or a multitude of other reasons, nails just aren’t a possibility. This is completely fine, you can still
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